Careals, castor and coconut possess ______ seeds.

Endospermic

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Zoospermic

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Non-albuminous

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is A Endospermic
If the endosperm exists after the seed has germinated then the seeds are referred to as endospermous seeds, this could be due to greater synthesis or lesser utilization by the developing embryo.
Examples, cereals, castor and coconut
So, the correct answer is 'Endospermic'

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